US Bridges

Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 4.2 MI E of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 2635

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,991
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,187 by 2036. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgton RD
CrossesDead Lake Stream
Location4.2 MI E of JCT RTE 5
RouteState Highway 302
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.03162, -70.89996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,991 (2016)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream carry?

About 2,991 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgton RD over Dead Lake Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.